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1st, take the Debbie Macomber book. Also the Susan Wiggs book. I'd like to read that one. 2nd. I 'getaway' to Texas when I getaway. Our family is 1200 miles from us. Texas will always be home, so, I look forward to my getaway (I'll be back 2 more times this year). I put over 25,000 miles on my car in one year (2009-10). I'm only 10 years younger than you. Have fun, find new places to visit there. You can do it.

I'm sitting in our motorhome in a nice RV resort with my laptop. We've gone for a nice drive, eaten at a fancy/smancy restaurant, and I have "my" side of the bedroom lined with sewing stuff - machine, fabric, etc. My husband said," Why did you bring all that sewing stuff? Surely you don't plan to sew! We came to get away from it all!" I just looked at him and smiled and said, "I can't think of anything more relaxing than getting away to just sew with no distractions. Besides, what if you decide to watch sports? Or what if it rains?" He just grinned and gave me a big hug. He has learned to just put up with me. I do dread getting back and having to take all the food out of the fridge, and the clothes out of the closet, and it was a pain putting them in this morning. (I was so tired by the time we left, I had a hard time staying awake to be sure my husband didn't run over anyone. I don't know how he drives when I'm not with him!!! :-) At least with an RV you can leave most of the stuff in it all the time and it becomes another feathered nest!

I think we can all relate to that... so well put..... it is a bit of a pain organising everything but once you are there you can relax and having no blog etc will mean you really really RELAX.... have fun and look forward to reading you when you get back.....Hugz

If you're anything like me- you'll take way too many projects to do "just in case"! I just came back from the family cabin in the Adirondack mountains. I had a wonderful day at the Vermont QuiltFest, and though I did a lot of ironing and cutting I never got around to actually sewing. Hope you actually have time to have Fun and Relax.

I usually try to have a project that is brand new to take on vacation - that way I'm excited about working on it - instead of something I've already been working on. Also, why don't you get some kind of internet at your vacation home? Wouldn't that take some of the sting out of going? Maybe a mobile hot spot.... And one last thing, if you have a Kindle, you don't have to take a big pile of books - you can get them all in the Kindle!

I feel your pain - when I was picking out a condo for us at the beach, it HAD to have wireless internet!! And the sewing machine went in the trunk of the car, for sure!! Have fun and enjoy your getaway!!

I'll raise my own glass of whine and make a toast to your post! We head for Mount Carmel in the morning for a family reunion. I am looking forward to the getaway, but it's after midnight and I still have to pack my suitcase, check to make sure the boys actually packed enough clean socks and undies to get through the week (our last vacation one of my little darlings neglected to bring...SHOES! Doh!) and load the car with camping gear, snacks, meals, and entertainment before we hit the road. So here I am procrastinating and checking up on my favorite blog instead of doing the things I should be doing...

Hi Annie, how about packing 1 of each item in a bag just in case but why not try and do nothing .. just relax and take a break. A bottle of wine or whatever your tipple is and lots of chocolate and ice cream.

Hi Annie, that comment is mine above I don't know what happened there, some kind of mix up in accounts.Well whatever you decide enjoy your break and I look forward to your blog entry when you get back.Siobhan :)

A little whine now and then never hurts a a body. We, here in Missouri, are not quite as hot as St. George, but then we have that thing called humidity! I have a daughter in St. George and they are spending most of their time in a pool. Cool off, relax and try to enjoy. ~Kelly

Hi there! Sarah sent me over to check you out & I'm SEW GLAD she did! You're a hoot! I can relate, but then maybe not! We lived in an RV for 5 years, traveling around the country & working at various campgrounds (to pay the rent)...it was a big private joke to us - where were we gonna go on vacation? And since we were camping everyday, was it still considered camping?

We loved it, tho, but medical issues have forced us back into a bricks & sticks home. For now! The GOOD thing is now I have a whole room for my sewing, instead of cubbies here, there & everywhere. You just haven't seen packed until you see a houseful in a 40-footer! Yup - 3 sewing machines & a Horn cabinet! Not to mention stash & boxes & boxes of embroidery & serger thread!

I'm sure your regulars will miss you, but I'm sure you'll find some fun where you're going! We'll be here when you return!!